State Penitentiary Finances Provide Few Clues to Management
The board of directors at the state penitentiary released a financial statement covering March and April. It shows average prisoners per day and cash receipts, with expenses totaling $9,295,805 for those months and other sums for the three-month period. The report notes higher costs due to clothing, leather, and supplies for inmates amid midwinter requisitions and a shift in management.
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Pentheery
Pauls
A.A. Newman
Mem Lop
Java
Bates
Will Forgery Stoppered by Court Testimony
Rute Ment May 19 A letter from Edwin Stoddard reveals a forged will scheme linked to the late A J Davis. He alleged the will named the American Tract Society and American Bible Society as beneficiaries with $5 9 million set for a university in Butte. Stoddard claimed to know of a true will and long sought its proof to expose the forgery plot. The plan allegedly involved a forged will executed in Vermont and exposed by penitentiary time.
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Davis Sethe
Cyle New York
Edwin Stodduck
Studdard
A. J Davis
American ‘Tract Society
Ameriqds Bible Sicety
American Domed
University
Butte
Stoddard
Watatera
Endorse Temperance Call Supports Prohibition Enforcement
A flood of letters to the office advocates temperance and strict enforcement of the prohibitory law. The Lynin Creek church Sunday service led by Dean Crecy MOE urges a higher standard of life and endorses temperance watchers. The note from MAS. LB. GARLINGHOUSE urges firm action to uphold prohibition.
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Lynin Creek
Dean Crecy Moe
MAS
Garlinghouse, Pupberinienden
Van Aken in the Tombs arraignment upbraids over property
Aken, a wealthy New Jersey resident, is arraigned in a New York court after accusations of complex mortgage and property schemes. His attorney, Rufus X Williams, claims the case aims to harm Van Aken and notes plans to challenge the grand jury. Meanwhile railroad official B W Austin departs as Pacific road passenger chief. Martin says L A Wen will likely stay with the company.
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New York
van Aken
LePiersor
McPhernim
War Aker
Pierson
New Jersey
X von
Ureneuit
Supreme Court
Uris Bates Court
Low
Rufus X_ Willams
Williame
Bobdeman
Wes
Chicago
B. W. Austin
Hoa
Hines
Ohio River
Parssneer
Trath Martin
L & Aj- Wen
Pasweneas
Avetin
Bishop Plunkett's Successor Named Archbishop in Dublin
The bench of bishops today elected the Right Rev. Joseph Ferigue, bishop of Meath, to the Anglican Archbishopric of Dublin in succession to the late Rev. Lord Plunkett who died in April. The Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad declared a regular quarterly dividend of 2 per cent.
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Plunkett
Dublin
Joseph Feregure
Meath
Lord Plunkett
York
Chicago, Burlegton & Quincy Railroad
Williams to Reply on Leedy Charges After Topeka Return
All Williams plans to answer Governor Leedy's charges upon returning to Topeka. A misread speech at Hamilton Hall sparked attention as Charles Williams, then in the city, missed the meeting due to planned travel to Colorado. He will respond when he returns and can address the matter directly.
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Minteken
A. le Wildlame
Prion Pacific Railway
Chicago
Shemnan
Willams
Hamilton Hall
Chloredom
Turre
Colorado
Topeka
Marshalls Band to Trade White Uniforms for New Dress Suits
Rich New W Un is URaS reports Marshalls Band plans to discard white dress suits for new dark uniforms. The Topeka group, once famed as the finest amateur band, aims for a more impressive uniformed image with purchases funded by band funds and concert revenue. John Sturshul to lead the band at the Fall Festival.
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Marshalls
Marshalha Miliary Band
Louis Deiag
Instrumentati
Poder
Fetc
Mr. Marshall
John Sturshul
Coal Trust's Hard Fight for Existence in New York
Monticello New York May 1 Judge Chesirer denied a motion to modify the order for taking testimony in the gun trust case. He showed cause next week on whether to vacate the stay and whether proceedings should end under the prior order. B Kerr president of the New York Ontario and Western railroad appeared with the motion to vacate the order.
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Coal Trust
Tt le
New York
Montirerie
N. Y
Chestur
Ehangita
Ender
Rectet
Subo B. Kerr
New York, Ontario & Western Rilrad
Jade Chyster
Clerical Fight Delays Toronto Streetcar Vote
Clerica's of Toronto oppose running Sunday streetcars amid a heated dispute in Torsuhe Ont. Megik Notwittist and activists challenge the plan as the city council considers a third reading of the controlling bylaw. A legal point raised by the clerical party could push the decision beyond this weekend.
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Clerica’s of
Toronto
Torsuhe
Wesley
Cary
New Twenty third Street Entrance Opens for Pennsylvania Line
The Third New Open announces the Twenty third street entrance to New York on the Pennsylvania system. Two fine dowbie-deckers ferries run for the Twenty third street line, providing three access points Cartlandt street Inesbrosses street and Twenty third street. For details contact 10 W F Bronner Assistant General Passenger Agent St Louis Mo.
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New York
Vandalla-Pennsylvania
Passeng
Cartlandt Street
Inesbrosses Street
Tiventy-thint
W. F. Bronner
St Louis
Local notes on politics and events in Topeka
Senator L P King visits Topeka as prene parties are arranged for Memories day. AA Newman of Clay Center and G A R adjutant general J Niles remain in Topeka. Taxpayers league meeting planned at Dr Hamilton's parlors this evening. First Methodist church mortgage nearly paid. small balance to go. Populist speakers depart after fundraiser. Newmarket Stakes Galtee Moore wins.
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L. P. King
Cowley County
Newman
Clay Center
State Penitentiary
Dostaris
Taxpayers’ League
Heery
M. Snattinger
Dr. Hamilton
J. Niles
G. A. R. Department of
Tellow
North Topeka Social Notes Roundup Itinerary
North Topeka column lists visitors and moves among residents and guests. Names include Mize Kate Irwin, A. M. Hayes, Mr Roberts of Topeka, Albert Curtis, Mrs A W Lacey, Mamie Bernstein, Donald Jumteon, Miss Jessie Kerns, Miss Dysele Really, Willem Waring, Air and Mrs John Nystrom, E A Rybere, ET Crum, A M Baird. Activities span visits to Council Bluffs, Stamler mission conferences, fishing at Silver Lake, church guilds and Epworth League events, local improvements, and neighborhood meetings at Good Shepherd church and various streets in North Side.
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Kimball Printing Co
Kansas
Kate Irwin
Wa- Taego
A. M. Hates
Mencken
North Side
Ae Mr. Roberts
Topeka
Central
wVeriue
Albert Curtis
OB Whitney
A. W. Lacey
Council Bluffs
Mamie Bernstein
Beatrice
Neb
Donald Jumteon
Air
Lacey
Merigen
J. E Warts
Alicia Haynes
Kansas City
Dysele Really
Citi
Jessie Kerns
Gneida
Kan
John Nystrom
Brigey
Statler
E. A. Rybere
Nystrom
Shoe Stars
ET. Crum
Grain Man
Hoxie
Wienna
Ladies’ Guild of
Good Shep Herd Church
A. A. Towle
Fry
Weat Gordon
Weat Stuels
Alfred Jotmean
Frenk Lungren
Silver Lake
Christian Enieavur
Congregational Church
Ti Waller
Epworth League
Rabens Avenue
Furrountine
Garfield Park
Bern
Ladies Society
Hanses Avenue
Church
Jackson Street
John Dryden
Miss Root
Mesare
Bishop Vines
Epworth Lescue
Kurses Avenue
Shirley Lewis
Sherenes Cuinett
Wil
Den
Iris
Congress secrecy and delays shadow post office talks
A federal postal congress committee debated rate reductions with no major cuts. News access was cut as Gen Batchellor barred reporters, while officials planned daily bulletins for committee actions. The event looked to limit public knowledge amid a select chamber atmosphere. A later rail trip and farewell in New York were planned for delegates. In Newburg West Virginia a long running Scotch pine fire endangers mine workings and nearby zones.
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New York Sa
Paris Exposition Funding Reported By Senate Committee
Washington May 19 Senate committee on international expositions agreed to report favorably the resolution providing for an appropriation of 30,000 for proper representation of this government at the Paris exposition. The item appears in a brief item noting the measure and related proceedings.
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Senate Committee On
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Crosby Bros Fire Salvage Sale At Ely Walker
The Crosby Bros fire sale near Ely and the Walker salvage sale draws steady crowds. Frequent buyers report large blocks of clean merchandise from the St Louis sale, with more bargains promised tomorrow as additional lots arrive. Freight workers recall branded Crosby Bros boxes and bales as the event moves across the region.
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Crosby Bros
St. Louis
Linens Offerings From 1 To 5 Lot Table Sets
Linen sale item notes list table linens offered in five lots all described as perfect. Turkish towels priced per yard with two figures or quotes unclear. Limited readable details mention Turkish towels and yard pricing, with emphasis on quality and unit counts.
Silk Goods Prices and Descriptions From A Store Ledger
Changeable Striped Taster priced at 2.00. Black Peat de Sole at 1.00. Grenadine items include 1.28 for a Grenadine, 1.00 for a Fancy Satin Strip Grenadine, and 1.28 for Printed Foulard. Moh. 27.
Defender of the Sultan
New York based World correspondent reports Sir Elis Ashmead Bartlett on his Istanbul to London journey and his pro Ottoman views. He recalls British policy in the Mediterranean, warns against Russia and Germany, and notes his awards and reception by the Sultan. He describes military campaigns witnessed in Thessaly and his capture by Greeks.
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Patié
Elis Ashmead-Bartlett
Ellis
London
Constantinople
Fern
Isard
Turkey
Severvien
Gibraltar
Malta
England
Russia
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Campalin
Yoder Fouxelan Canis
India
Germany
Enstand
Sheffield
Thessaly
Edhem Pasha
Selonica
Elosson
Mat
Deli
Lakesa
Mth Hut
From the Wrath to Come: John Anderson in City Jail
John Anderson, 25, resident of Peterton, is held in the city jail on insanity charges. He claims to belong to the Lord and wandered streets warning of the wrath to come. He says a Kansas City to Topeka journey was divinely directed to save sinners. His father is reported as a farmer near Peterton. authorities await word from him.
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John Anderson
Peterton
Pavey
Anderson
Peterston
Alice
Kansas City
Topeka
Chief Steele
Otty
Salvation Army Baby Adopted by City Charity
A foundling nicknamed Salvation Army Baby has been adopted by the Salvation Army. The Army plans to rear educate and care for the child with funds raised by city citizens. Mrs Thorpe notes Army involvement and urges support for the baby’s upkeep and future welfare.
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Salvation Army
Polee
Thorpe
Salvation Ang
Salvation Army Hospital
Watt
Imw
Topeka Population Grows as 31,412 Reported
The Topeka return shows a city population of 31,412, up from the previous year cited at 31,000. From March 1 to March 1 this year there were 3 deaths, 47 births, and 16 marriages recorded. also noted are counts of the deaf and dumb, idiotic, insane, and totally blind residents. The livestock totals include 202 horses, 136 cows, 75 hogs, 32 mules, and 2,400 sheep at fairgrounds, with dogs numbering 1,25.
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Topeke
Topeka
Tsi
Tepeka
Ubie Why
Queen of the Festival march planned for Topeka event
The official festival march, to be titled Queen of the Festival, is being written by W. F. Roehr. Mrs. C. 3. Suite originally conceived the march for Topeka's Fall Festival and succeeded Mr. Reebe in the plan. Uncertain terms and product placement distract from the historical context of the festival preparations.
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W. FE. Roehr
Topeka
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